Optometry News

The FDA has approved Lumify Preservative Free eye drops for the treatment of ocular redness due to minor eye irritations, according to a press release from manufacturer Bausch + Lomb.

Older age, female sex and low comorbidity score were associated with high adherence to glaucoma treatment, as was adherence in the first 2 years of treatment, according to a study conducted in Denmark and published in BMJ Open Ophthalmology.

BOSTON — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ASCRS meeting, Daniel H. Chang, MD, ABO, discusses tolerance to refractive error with the Tecnis Odyssey IOL.

A study conducted on a nationally representative sample of older adults showed that access to digital technology is hampered by vision impairment, potentially limiting access to telehealth.

Once-daily consumption of a supplement of lutein, zeaxanthin isomers, curcumin and vitamin D3 improved tear production and reduced ocular surface damage, inflammation and patient-reported symptoms in dry eye disease, according to research.

Earlier this month, members of the American Optometric Association and The Vision Council met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for federal policy reform and promote broad access to vison care, the organizations announced.

BOSTON — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ASCRS meeting, Steven M. Silverstein, MD, FACS, ABO, discusses IRIS Registry data related to Dextenza.

BOSTON — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ASCRS meeting, George O. Waring IV, MD, FACS, discusses the Teneo excimer laser platform.

BOSTON — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ASCRS meeting, Abu Abraham, MD, of Cloudbreak Pharma, and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discuss developments in the treatment of pterygium.